FEBRUARY 2019
WELCOME TO
POULTON-
founded in 1981 by Rev David Wiseman, minister of Poulton U R C.
The site is intended to give visitors a flavour of the town and its past, present
and future. We welcome contributions from all those with an interest in the history
of Poulton-
For St Chad’s website: stchadschurchpoulton-
The King Edward VIII letterbox which stood on Lower Green has been re-
Poulton Historical Society had been interested in the conservation of the Edward
VIII letter box on Lower Green for some time and kept an eye on it. About 4 years
ago we contacted the Letter Box Society and they have been extremely helpful. At
the time, following their advice, we contacted Royal Mail and were assured by RM
that it was safe.
However we were obviously concerned at its sudden removal in 2018.
We were aware that it stood on private land and apparently it was the wish of the
land owner that it should be removed.
We contacted the LBS again and on our behalf
they contacted Royal Mail. The pillar box was safely in the storage of Royal Mail.
The LBS emailed us to say that “Royal Mail will use the box as they see a need.
It may be that they will choose another location in the vicinity if there is somewhere
to put the box and the demand is there”
We are delighted to see this important and rare item has remained in Poulton.